The Project That Brings Students to the Heart of the Internet
Since 2012, MIX has been committed to promoting digital culture by organizing educational activities for high school students. The MIX’COOL project aims to introduce young people to the world of Internet Exchanges, giving them a unique opportunity to explore what lies behind the platforms they use daily for on-demand content, gaming, online shopping and chatting with friends.
These sessions allow students, who are digital natives and experienced Internet users, to “hear the sound of the Internet” and understand the technological infrastructures that enable their connected lives.
Over the years, thousands of students from across Italy have participated in MIX’COOL, thanks to the strong trust established with educators. Today, the program offers three participation options: interactive video lessons via live streaming, in-person sessions at schools, and MIX’COOL at Salotto, during MIX annual event in Milan.
In 2024, MIX’COOL involved
9 institutes
600 students and professors
Interactive video lesson
MIX’COOL in streaming
To make the project accessible to a growing number of students, including those geographically distant, MIX has developed an interactive video lesson format hosted on Google Meet.
The online session, lasting approximately 90 minutes and led by a MIX network engineer, allows students to deepen their understanding of classroom concepts and see their practical application in MIX’s data center. The experience is further enhanced with a data center video tour and an interactive quiz, engaging students while reinforcing knowledge in a fun and dynamic way.
In-person school session
MIX’COOL at schools
When multiple classes from the same school are involved, MIX can organize an in-person MIX’COOL session on school premises, held in the auditorium or another suitable space equipped with a video projector.
Face-to-face classes
MIX’COOL at Salotto
During Salotto, MIX annual event in Milan that gathers hundreds of companies from the Italian Telco industry, a special in-person edition of MIX’COOL is held. This two-hour session includes the content of the video lesson and is enriched with unique and varied contributions from the companies attending the event.
Partecipa a MIX’COOL
Are you a teacher interested in participating with your class?